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Matthew Levine

Easements• April 8, 2026

Michigan Court Clarifies HOA Easement and Enforcement Limits

Can a homeowners association prevent a member from using a private subdivision road to access property located outside the subdivision? And what happens when a community association waits too long to challenge an easement that has been recorded for decades? In Carnegie Woods Property Owners Association v Czajka, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, November 17, 2025…
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Rules & Regulations• December 11, 2023

Deck the Halls, Mind the Rules: Navigating Association Decorations Restrictions with Holiday Cheer

‘Tis the season to stow away the skeletons, pumpkins, and witches, and usher in the festive spirit with twinkling lights, wreaths, and snowmen. As the allure of multicolored lights and decorations brightens the early darkness, residents of condominium associations need to align their festive expressions with community rules. For association boards and property managers, enforcing rules and regulations requires a…
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Bylaw & Covenant Enforcement• November 29, 2023

Can A Michigan Condominium Association Collect Attorney Fees for Bylaw Violations?

In Michigan, the responsibility for attorney fees and costs in litigation typically lies with the parties involved. Following the ‘American rule,’ attorney fees are not recoverable unless expressly allowed by statute, court rule, common-law exception, or contract. Dessart v. Burak, 470 Mich. 37, 42, 678 N.W.2d 615 (2004); Grace v. Grace, 253 Mich.App. 357, 370–371, 655 N.W.2d 595 (2002),” Reed…
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